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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.24, 464.40 and 283.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.24, 464.40 and 283.92 is: 426.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.24 : 464.40 = 283.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.24/464.40 = 283.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.24x = 464.40 × 283.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.24x = 131,852.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,852.45/309.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.38

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